DIY vs Pro Painter Cost Calculator
Should you paint it yourself or hire a pro? Enter your project details and this free calculator shows your exact savings, what your time is worth per hour, and how fast a sprayer pays for itself. Pro cost is estimated from your region’s average price per square foot; DIY cost is your paint, supplies, and any tools. The difference is what you keep.
Most homeowners have no idea how much money they leave on the table by hiring out. Enter your project details and see your exact savings, what your time is worth per hour, and how fast your tools pay for themselves. This one might change how you think about DIY forever.
How this is calculated
Pro cost = total paintable sq ft × your region\’s average $/sq ft. DIY cost = paint & supplies + any sprayer. Savings = Pro − DIY. Contractor rates are regional averages; real quotes vary by complexity.
Hiring a Pro
Total contractor cost
Doing It Yourself
Paint + supplies + tools
total savings on this project
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